
11 SpecificationsElectrical system
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General information12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.BatteryVoltage: 12 VVoltage
12 V
Cold start capacity
(CCA)
600 A
Reserve capacity
(RC)
120 min
Capacity (Ah)
70
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
The distributor ignition system operates at
very high voltages. Special safety precau-
tions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing distributor ignition components
e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the distributor igni-
tion system while the engine is running. This
may result in unintended movements and
body injury.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.GeneratorMax. current: 140 AStarter motorPower: 1.4 kWSpark plugsP/N272313-8 or equivalent
Gap: 0.028 – 0.032 in. (0.7 – 0.8 mm)Tightening torque: 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Firing order: 1-2-4-5-3.

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AA/C (air conditioning)................................. 90
ABS.......................................................... 136
Airbag system............................................ 20
Air conditioning.......................................... 89
Air distribution................................ 88, 90, 91
Air quality sensor....................................... 91
Air vents..................................................... 88
Alarm........................................................ 116
All Wheel Drive......................................... 134
towing.................................................141
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 136
Audio system........................................... 216
CD changer (external)......................... 228
CD player.................................... 226, 227
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 229
PI seek................................................ 223
selecting a sound source.................... 221
sound settings.................................... 220
storing radio stations.......................... 222
AUTO (climate control)............................... 89
Automatic transmission........................... 130
Geartronic........................................... 132
kickdown............................................ 131AWD......................................................... 134
BBackrest, rear seat, folding...................... 102
Battery..................................................... 187
maintenance....................................... 195
replacing............................................. 196
specifications...................................... 244
Belt check................................................ 187
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 184
Blower (fan)................................................ 90
Brake circuit............................................. 135
Brake fluid................................................ 193
Brake system........................................... 135
Bulbs
list of................................................... 243
replacing............................................. 198CCapacities, fluids..................................... 240
Capacity weight....................................... 163Catalytic converter, three-way................. 245
CD changer.............................................. 227
CD changer (external).............................. 228
CD player................................................. 226
Central locking system - remote control. 109
Changing a wheel.................................... 169
Changing coolant..................................... 188
Charge air cooler..................................... 242
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 44
Child safety................................................ 32
child restraints...................................... 34
Child safety lock...................................... 114
Climate system.......................................... 86
Coat hanger............................................. 101
Cold weather precautions........................ 148
Coolant.................................................... 192
changing..................................... 188, 192
checking level of................................. 187
Courtesy lighting........................................ 97
Cup holders
rear seat.............................................. 100
Curb weight............................................. 163

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JJack
location of........................................... 105
using...................................................169
Jacket hanger.......................................... 101KKeys......................................................... 108
Kickdown.................................................131LLabel information..................................... 234
Leather care............................................. 177
Load carriers............................................ 146
Locking steering wheel............................ 125
Locking the car................................112, 113
Long distance trips.................................. 149
Long loads - carrying............................... 103
MMaintenance, periodic............................. 185
Maintenance services.............................. 184
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 91OOccupant safety........................................ 16
Oil quality................................................. 190
Opening/locking the trunk.......................112
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 113
Owner maintenance................................. 185PPaint - color code....................................180
Park assist.......................................150, 151
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 25
Permissible axle weight........................... 163
PI seek..................................................... 223
Polishing.................................................. 177
Power seat................................................. 94Power steering, speed sensitive.............. 128
Power steering fluid................................. 193
P Park...................................................... 130
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.................. 244
RRadiator................................................... 189
Radio........................................................ 219
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS).... 223
Rear park assist....................................... 150
Rear seat, folding backrests.................... 102
Rear suspension...................................... 246
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 44
Recirculation.............................................. 90
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 86
Refueling.................................................. 122
Registering child restraints........................ 44
Remote control........................................ 109
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roadholding............................................ 128

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251
Roof racks (load carriers)......................... 146
Rotating tires........................................... 168SSafety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Seat belt..................................................... 18
Service.....................................................184
Service key.............................................. 108
Shiftlock...................................................124
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 28
Ski hatch.................................................. 103
Snow chains............................................ 166
Snow tires................................................ 166
Spare wheel............................................. 105
Stability systems...................................... 138
Starting the car........................................ 124
Steering wheel lock.................................125
Stone chips, touching up......................... 180
Storage compartments..............99, 100, 101
Studded tires........................................... 166Suspension.............................................. 246
TTemperature control.................................. 89
Three-way catalytic converter................. 245
Tire designations.....................................160
Tire economy, improving......................... 155
Tire inflation............................................. 156
Tire inflation pressure, checking.............. 157
Tire inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 159
US models.......................................... 158
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............ 172
Tires
rotation............................................... 168
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 141
Towing the car......................................... 140
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 145
Transmission - automatic........................130
Tread wear indicator................................ 155
Trunk
opening from the inside...................... 113
unlocking/locking................................ 112
UUniform Tire Quality Grading................... 165
Unlocking the car..................................... 112
Unlocking the trunk.................................. 112
Upholstery, cleaning................................ 177VValet key.................................................. 108
Vanity mirror............................................... 98
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 236
Vehicle Event Data................................... 184
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......... 235
Vehicle loading......................................... 163
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 29
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 247WWarranties................................................ 184
Washer fluid reservoir......................189, 192
Washing the car....................................... 176